Our News & Impact Stories
Embracing the Shift from “Service Learning” to “Community Engagement”
Discover why we are embracing the language of “community engagement” and emphasizing the value of students forming deep connections with nonprofits and understanding community needs authentically. Read the full article to see how Magnified Giving helps youth become active partners in their communities and grow into thoughtful leaders.
Empowering Youth to Lead and Serve: Two Conferences, One Inspiring Mission
Energy, empathy, and leadership took center stage as Magnified Giving hosted two inspiring Youth Leadership and Service Conferences for over 450 young people. Discover how these events are shaping the future of service and youth philanthropy in our region.
How Educators Spark Lifelong Giving
Behind every young changemaker is an educator who showed them how. See how teachers and school leaders are sparking a lifelong passion for giving — and how you can too.
Real Money. Real Impact. How UC Students Are Leading Through Giving
UC students are proving that you don’t have to be wealthy to be a philanthropist. Through a unique honors course—supported by Magnified Giving—they’re learning how to give with purpose and awarding $20,000 in real grants to nonprofits making a difference.
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Hamilton County Government Leadership Day 2024
Magnified Giving helped provide an inspiring journey with young leaders from Shroder High School during Hamilton County Government Leadership Day, aligning with our mission to empower youth through service learning and civic engagement.
Magnified Giving Boosts Community Engagement by Training Teachers in Service-Learning
Teachers are at the heart of every community, and powerful changes can be achieved by equipping educators in specific ways, inspiring them to pass on knowledge to the next generation. Magnified Giving set out to improve civic engagement among youth and develop engaged global citizens amongst the next generation by starting at the heart - with our teachers.
National Service-Learning Expert to Present a Workshop in Evendale, OH, for Region’s Teachers
Learn more and register for our teacher workshop, led by national service-learning expert Julie Rogers Bascom from NYLC. Educators, learn how to practice service-learning in your classroom and help your students experience the amazing benefits of this instructional strategy! This workshop is sponsored by The Mayerson Foundation and provided to educators at no cost.
Students Take Initiative To Apply For Funding For Creative And Impactful Service Projects
Through our Student Service Conference fueled by the Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation, we offered a unique opportunity for students to apply for a $200 mini-grant to plan, execute, and report on a service project. Overall, we supported 14 mini-grants, and students impacted 23 nonprofits through their service projects. Below are just a few of the amazing examples of the impact students made with these mini-grants and their own time and talents.